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Task Force 58 was composed of four main carrier groups. Each group included aircraft carriers, battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and was supported by a robust logistics network of tankers and supply ships.Summary
- Coordinated air strikes, radar, and replenishment dominated Japan.
- Decimated Japanese carriers, shifting Pacific war dynamics.
- Ground victories crucial for securing islands.
- Dismantled Japan's naval power, ensuring U.S. dominance.
- Highlights air power's crucial role through the dominance of fast-carrier operations.
